Franke’s 20-year-old estranged daughter Shari also spoke out after her mom’s arrest, writing that it was a “big day.”
“Me and my family are so glad justice is being served,” she wrote in an Instagram Story post. “We’ve been trying to tell the police and CPS for years about this, and so glad they finally decided to step up. Kids are safe, but there’s a long road ahead. Please keep them in your prayers and also respect their privacy.”
In a follow-up post, the 20-year-old asked supporters to send her “questionable or concerning” content related to her mother’s once-popular 8 Passengers YouTube channel, which previously raised concerns with viewers about Franke’s extreme parenting methods.
Attempts to reach Franke and Hildebrandt for comment have been unsuccessful.
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